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NOTE: Endeavour’s launch remains on indefinite hold pending engineering analysis and repairs to the solid rocket booster nozzle O-ring seals. Erection of scaffolding to access the booster nozzles is in work today. Repairs are expected to begin this weekend. A program briefing to the media is scheduled for this afternoon and is expected to address this issue.

NOTE: Discovery is scheduled to be delivered to Palmdale, Calif., for a nine-month Orbital Maintenance Down Period (OMDP). During this time, the vehicle will be outfitted with a 5th set of cryogenic tanks and an external airlock to support missions to the international Space Station. Discovery is scheduled to depart Kennedy Space Center via the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft on or about Sept. 26. Discovery’s next flight, the second mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope, is targeted for launch in early 1997. The space shuttle main engines and fuel cell no. 3 are being removed today.